Wildlife, Wine and Garden Route

Journey from Cape Town through the Klein Karoo and back along the Garden Route. This unique 6-day guided tour gives you a chance to see the ostriches of the Klein Karoo, explore the nooks and crannies of the Cango Caves, experience the lagoons and forests of Knysna, watch whales in Hermanus and taste the wines of Franschhoek.

Day 1: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn

This morning you will be met at your hotel by your representative and depart for the ‘Little Karoo’, travelling via Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. En route, stop off in the town of Barrydale, where we will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before continuing to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich feather capital’ and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. (The school visit is subject to the school being open). Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy dinner at an Ostrich Farm, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak.

La Plume Guest House or similar
Distance travelled today: 418 kms

Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Knysna

After breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Return to Oudtshoorn for a fun filled interactive tour and light lunch at an Ostrich Farm; learning more about the ostrich feather booms in South Africa.  Our journey continues over the scenic Outeniqua Pass to George, the administrative hub of the Garden Route area and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route.  Overnight in Knysna.

Rex Hotel or similar
Distance travelled today: 204 kms

aha The Rex Hotel

Day 3: Knysna

Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for a sumptuous lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.  Overnight in Knysna.

Rex Hotel or similar
Distance travelled today: 15 kms

Knysna Heads

Day 4: Knysna – Albertinia

After a leisurely breakfast, travel via George and Mossel Bay to Albertinia, a town set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range. Enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive at a malaria free private game reserve that is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the Big Five. Enjoy a relaxed dinner of safari cuisine, discussing the day’s game viewing. Overnight in the region of Albertinia.

Garden Route Game Lodge or similar
Distance travelled today: 150 kms

Day 5: Albertinia – Hermanus

Our safari adventure continues with an early morning open vehicle game drive. Our expert guide will endeavour to spoil us with sightings of the ‘Big Five’, general game and prolific bird life. Leaving the bush behind, our journey will take us to the picturesque Cape Dutch town of Swellendam. This charming town was founded in 1745 and is famous for its youngberries, eclectic architecture and National Parks, as well as outdoor activities. Our journey further continues to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route, offering the best land-based whale watching (August to November) in the world. Dinner at the Heritage Restaurant, one of the oldest fisherman’s cottages in Hermanus, where delectable dishes are created using seasonal, local produce.  Overnight in Hermanus.

Misty Waves Hotel or similar
Distance travelled today: 370 kms

Hermanus…famous for whale watching opportunities

Day 6: Hermanus – Cape Town

After a leisurely breakfast depart Hermanus and travel to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago, bringing with them their age-old French wine and food culture. Our story telling guide will take us on a tour through Franschhoek village, sharing with us the fascinating history of the French Huguenots. Then finally onto Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain where the tour ends on arrival.

Distance travelled today: 180 kms

Please note: 

• Please treat all pricing as a guide only. All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. 
• Rates vary according to seasonality. Please enquire for more details.